The Colorado Rockies faced a tough battle during their recent game, as they struggled to keep their lead and avoid giving up five runs in the bottom of the ninth inning. Unfortunately, their efforts were in vain, and they now hold an unenviable record for this season. The Rockies have trailed for at least part of all 29 games played so far this year, breaking a tie with the 1910 St. Louis Browns for the longest such streak in history.
Starting pitcher Elehuris Montero had a strong showing, pitching eight innings of shutout baseball, but it was not enough to save the day. Despite a promising first-inning rally that scored five runs, the Rockies couldn’t hold on for the win. Relief pitcher Justin Lawrence struggled, allowing a flurry of hits and runs that resulted in the game being pushed to extra innings. Ultimately, a double and single in the tenth inning sealed the Rockies’ fate.
While technically they never trailed during the game, this loss still counts against them. After a disappointing season in 2023 and a lackluster offseason, expectations were low for the team. However, the rough start to